The situation was resolved without further incident or injury to any parties involved
On Tuesday (Jan. 3) at about 9 a.m., Battle Ground Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of W. Main Street and NW 20th Avenue for a report of a person in crisis. The subject, located inside of a personal vehicle, was reported to be armed with a knife and threatening to harm himself.
Once on scene officers utilized de-escalation measures and contacted the business attached to the parking lot where the subject vehicle was parked to ensure the safety of the individuals inside. Medical personnel from Fire District 3 and American Medical Response staged nearby while crisis communicators contacted the subject. Shortly before noon, this situation resolved without further incident or injury to any parties involved.
“It takes incredible patience and keen communication skills when trying to provide aid to a person in crisis,” said Chief Mike Fort. “I am grateful for the Battle Ground police officers as well as those from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office and Vancouver Police Department who assisted in this incident.”
The Battle Ground Police Department would also like to thank the members of the community affected by this incident for their cooperation and support as officers worked to help the person in crisis.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis there are services available to help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 by calling or texting 9-8-8. Callers will be connected to trained counselors that will provide free and confidential support for people in distress as well as prevention and crisis resources for them or their loved ones.
For urgent behavioral health crisis, the Clark County Crisis line will connect callers to mental health professions at (800) 626-8137. Emergency situations requiring an immediate on-scene response, dial 9-1-1.
Information provided by city of Battle Ground.
Also read:
- Concerned Christian Citizens of Clark County challenge themselves to tackle tough issues
Joseph Backholm of the Family Research Council traveled to Vancouver to challenge church leaders to take a stand with their congregations, to engage the culture with love and truth. - More tools on the way to combat catalytic converter theft in Washington
Lawmakers are hoping recently passed legislation will stem the tide of stolen catalytic converters in Washington state. - CCRP Precinct 452 to hold town hall meetingClark County Republican Party (CCRP) Precinct 452 will host a town hall meeting Tuesday in Hazel Dell.
- Evergreen Public Schools Superintendent John Boyd announces retirementJohn Boyd announced Wednesday that he will retire as superintendent of Evergreen Public Schools at the end of the school year.
- Opinion: When journalism fails – Ridgefield School District endorsementRidgefield resident Heidi Pozzo adds ‘the rest of the story’ not covered by a newspaper’s recent endorsement of Ridgefield School District bond.
- Intersection of NE 72nd Ave. and NE 239th St. being converted to an all-way stop starting ThursdayStarting Thursday (April 18), the intersection of Northeast 72nd Avenue and Northeast 239th Street will become an all-way stop-sign controlled intersection.
- Opinion: GOP Attempt to Force Unity Will Fracture PartyThird Congressional District candidate Leslie Lewallen explains why she will not participate in the upcoming Washington State Republican Convention.
